How To Fill Nail Holes In Vinyl Siding

For sanding use 100 to 120 grit sandpaper with light pressure.

How to fill nail holes in vinyl siding. Once the caulk is fully cured which could be several days depending on the type trim it even with the siding with a razor blade. Holes in wood trim are best filled with wood filler. Following the instructions on the caulk cut open the tube and install the tube into your caulk gun. Wipe the siding dry with a rag.

Fill a puncture clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or mild dish detergent and water and a soft sponge. Use siding cleaner to clean the area around the puncture. Completely fill the nail holes leaving them slightly crowned to sand after the epoxy sets. You want to fill the hole completely with a little excess to be cleaned off later.

Fill in the hole with a tinted caulk that matches your siding or opt for a paintable version. Wipe the area dry with a rag. You can mend small holes such as nail holes with exterior caulk designed to stick to vinyl. Avoid smearing excess caulk all over the surrounding siding the less you get on the siding the less obvious the repair will be.

Nail holes in interior walls can generally be filled with shrink free spackling by overfilling the hole slightly then sanding smooth once it s dry. Squirt enough caulk into the hole to fill the area behind the hole. Place foil tape on the back side of the siding to cover the hole and lock the siding back in place. Place the nozzle over the hole you are filling and squeeze the trigger.

Cut the tip of your color match vinyl siding caulk and fit the tube into your caulk gun. Nail holes in exterior surfaces just as with cracks or gaps can be dealt with using a good caulking. Squeeze the caulk into the puncture to fill the space behind the hole. Or work it as smooth as possible by shaving it off with a putty knife or working it in with your fingertips.

Wipe the siding dry with a rag. Cut the nozzle tip on a tube of. For larger holes use a 1 inch putty knife. Use a siding zip tool available at home centers to unlock the damaged siding at the bottom.

Fill a puncture clean the siding around the hole with vinyl siding cleaner or mild dish detergent and water and a soft sponge.